Season 49 / Episode 8

Kate McKinnon

December 16, 2023 · Musical guest: Billie Eilish

Running order

The show.

01
95th Annual Christmas Awards Cold Opening
15 cast members
- Andrew Dismukes
  Cousin Nathan
- Bowen Yang
  John Parker-Lee
- Chloe Fineman
  Gam Gam
- Chloe Troast
  Carly
- Devon Walker
  Cousin Mike
- Ego Nwodim
  Cousin Layla
- Heidi Gardner
  Tina Cabrini
- James Austin Johnson
  Granddad
- Kenan Thompson
  Charlie Bell
- Marcello Hernández
  as Mario Lopez
- Michael Longfellow
  Uncle Matt
- Mikey Day
  Dad
- Molly Kearney
  Sister-in-Law Tanya
- Punkie Johnson
  Aunt Shirley
- Sarah Sherman
  white girlfriend
Cold open
02
Monologue
Monologue
03
North Pole: News Report
3 cast members
- Bowen Yang
  Poofy Sillybottom
- Chloe Fineman
  Poppy Tinselbottom
- Mikey Day
  Kirby Gigglemittens
Live sketch
04
Pongo
5 cast members
- Andrew Dismukes
  son
- Chloe Fineman
  daughter
- James Austin Johnson
  announcer
- Mikey Day
  father
- Sarah Sherman
  Diane
Pre-tape
05
ABBA Christmas
2 cast members
- Bowen Yang
  as Benny Andersson
- James Austin Johnson
  spokesperson
Live sketch
06
Gifts from Mom
5 cast members
- Chloe Fineman
  Kelsey
- Devon Walker
  boyfriend
- James Austin Johnson
  Steve
- Marcello Hernández
  boyfriend
- Molly Kearney
  Liz
Live sketch
07
Tampon Farm
4 cast members
- Chloe Fineman
  farmer
- Ego Nwodim
  farmer
- Heidi Gardner
  farmer
- Marcello Hernández
  farmer
Pre-tape
08
What Was I Made For?
Musical performance Official video
09
Weekend Update
1. At the deskA rich auntie with no kids on enjoying the holidays
2. At the deskColin Jost and Michael Che’s Christmas joke swap
3 cast members
- Colin Jost
  Anchor
- Ego Nwodim
  Veronda / Rich Auntie With No Kids
- Michael Che
  Anchor
Weekend Update
10
Christmas Exchange
7 cast members
- Andrew Dismukes
  Landon
- Chloe Fineman
  Lana
- James Austin Johnson
  Boogie Woogie Santa Claus
- Kenan Thompson
  Winston
- Michael Longfellow
  Gregory
- Molly Kearney
  Casey
- Punkie Johnson
  Michelle
Live sketch
11
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
Musical performance
12
Cinema Classics
4 cast members
- Chloe Troast
  as Judy Garland / Esther
- James Austin Johnson
  Alonzo
- Kenan Thompson
  Reese De'What
- Mikey Day
  as Vincente Minnelli
Live sketch
13
Whiskers R We
Live sketch
14
Goodnights
Goodnights

Notable moments.

Holiday reunion

Kristen Wiig and Maya Rudolph appeared during the monologue; Greta Gerwig, Paula Pell and Billie Eilish joined Tampon Farm.

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Christmas joke swap

Colin Jost and Michael Che revived their Christmas joke swap.

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Kate McKinnon returns as host

Former cast member Kate McKinnon hosted for the first time.

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17 credited cast members

Episode cast index.

Open a running-order credit to see roles and impressions.

Chloe Fineman6 segments
James Austin Johnson6 segments
Mikey Day4 segments
Andrew Dismukes3 segments
Bowen Yang3 segments
Ego Nwodim3 segments
Kenan Thompson3 segments
Marcello Hernández3 segments
Molly Kearney3 segments
Chloe Troast2 segments
Devon Walker2 segments
Heidi Gardner2 segments
Michael Longfellow2 segments
Punkie Johnson2 segments
Sarah Sherman2 segments
Colin Jost1 segment
Michael Che1 segment

Cast credits checked against SNL Archives and remain under editorial review. Research source

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